ημερολόγιο
imerológioneuter
The Greek word for calendar is ημερολόγιο (imerológio).
The term ημερολόγιο refers to a system by which time is divided, such as a wall or desk calendar. However, it is also the standard word used to mean a personal diary or journal.
Meaning: system by which time is divided (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a compound of ημέρα (day) and the suffix –λόγιο (denoting a collection or book), literally meaning 'day-book'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a neuter noun. Its plural form is ημερολόγια.
How do you pronounce it?
imerológio
Did you know?
- The suffix –λόγιο in ημερολόγιο is a relative of the English word 'log', referring to a record or a book of entries.
- In Greek, the word for 'calendar' is spelled with the same root as the word for 'day', reflecting a linguistic focus on the cycle of sunlight rather than lunar months.
- The word ημερολόγιο shares a root with λόγος, meaning 'word' or 'reason', suggesting that a calendar is a 'reasoning' or 'account' of the days.
Examples in context
- Το ημερολόγιο κρέμεται στον τοίχο.The calendar hangs on the wall.This sentence shows the use of ημερολόγιο when referring to a physical object hanging on a wall.Tatoeba #3033789 by glavkos, translation #9202820 by Nylez
- Σύμφωνα με το ημερολόγιο, η συνέλευση θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Τετάρτη.According to the calendar, the meeting will take place on Wednesday.
- Χρειάζομαι το ημερολογάριό μου για να σημειώσω τα ραντεβού μου.I need my calendar to note down my appointments.
- Χρειάζομαι ένα ημερολόγιο για τις διακοπές μου.Khriázoume éna imerológio gia tis diakopés mou.I need a calendar for my holidays.
- Το ημερολόγιο δείχνει τις δημόσιες αργίες.To imerológio díxei tis dimósies argíes.The calendar shows the public holidays.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a meeting date.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑναστασία, πότε είναι η συνάντηση;Anastasía, póte eínai i synántisi?Anastasia, when is the meeting?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΔεν είμαι σίγουρη, κοιτάζω το ημερολόγιο.Den eímai sígouri, koitázo to imerológio.I'm not sure, I'm checking the calendar.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΕίναι για την επόμενη Τρίτη;Eínai gia tin epómeni Tríti?Is it for next Tuesday?
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΝαι, Γιώργο, είναι την Τρίτη.Ne, Giórgo, eínai tin Tríti.Yes, Giorgos, it is on Tuesday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “calendar” translations and entries ημερολόγιο, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
